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BJ04 YCW

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YCW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 116,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 116,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 116,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door check strap missing

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 111,099 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 111,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 104,674 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,390 miles

front bonnet damaged

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front bonnet damaged

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,467 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,775 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BJ04 YCW is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 73,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 YCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ04 YCW registered?

BJ04 YCW is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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